Yesterday me and my friend Philippe went to the press launch of Angostura1787 at Tjoget in Stockholm. (Tjoget, which, incidentally, has been appointed to one of the world's 50 best bars in 2016. Exactly what place, will be announced on October 6th.) The test was held by Angostura Master Blender Jean Georges and was among the first in the world. The global launch took place at Ruby Coctail Bar in Copenhagen the day before so this was very exciting and fun to attend.

We got to test out all the Angostura rums; Angostura 7 Year Old Rum, Angostura 1919, Angostura 1824 and finally the evening's main act Angostura 1787. All varieties totally unique in flavor, body and aroma, all very delicious. My favorite was the Angostura 1919, dense followed out the newly launched Angostura 1787. Angostura 1787 is stored for at least 15 years, which creates an incredibly rich flavor with hints out of dried plums, banana and incredibly much oak notes in the shape of vanilla aroma.

But why in 1787 then?

Well, with this year one wants to pay attention to the first sugar plantation in Trinidad, namely the famous Lapeyrouse. It was founded in 1787 and was the beginning of the caribbean sugar revolution and also the start of Trinidad's fabulous rum production.

One also received a respective goodie bag to take home which was an incredibly pleasant surprise to peek down into once you come home, a small mini version of the launched out rum, and a perfectly shaped drinking vessel suitable for the drink!

Angostura 1787 available at Systembolaget order assortment from October 3 this year.